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Toronto Blue Jays Favored to Win Over Struggling Athletics in Friday Matchup

The American League matchup between the Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays is set for Friday, May 30th. The struggling Athletics, with a 23-34 overall record, face the 28-28 Blue Jays who have won six of their last nine games. The game is scheduled for 7:07 P.M. EST, with Jeffrey Springs starting for the Athletics and Chris Bassitt for the Blue Jays. Toronto is the betting favorite with odds opening at -160 and currently at -168.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +144 | Blue Jays -168
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-149) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+128)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 63%.

Oakland vs Toronto Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics are currently struggling this season with a record of 23-34, placing them in last in the American League West division. They have lost 14 of their last 15 games, including a recent 12-0 defeat to Toronto. Jeffrey Springs will be starting for the Athletics on Friday night, with a 5-3 record and a 3.97 ERA in 11 starts. The team is averaging .255 at the plate and ranks 17th in offense and 29th in defense. Despite their struggles, the Athletics have shown some promise on the road, with a 4-2 record when Springs has started away from home and a .241 average when pitching on the road.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays currently have a record of 28-28 and are in third place in the American League East division, 7.5 games back of the Yankees for first place. They have a 17-12 record when playing at home and have won six of their last nine games. In their most recent game, they defeated the Athletics 12-0 with a strong performance from pitcher Jose Berrios and hitter Ernie Clement. The team will start Chris Bassitt against the Athletics in their next game, with Bassitt having a 4-3 record and a 3.38 ERA in 11 starts this season. The Blue Jays rank 18th in the sport with a .244 batting average and have the sixth fewest runs this season. They are hitting .246 against left-handed pitchers. In terms of power ranking, the Blue Jays are ranked 9th and are #25 for offense. Oakland went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Toronto.

Toronto Blue Jays Favored to Win Over Struggling Athletics in Friday's Game

For Friday's game between Toronto and the Athletics, the recommended pick is the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto, with six wins in their last nine games, is in good form and has performed well at home. Starting pitcher Chris Bassitt, with a home ERA of 1.61, has been particularly effective at home where Toronto has a perfect 5-0 record when he starts. In contrast, the Athletics have struggled, losing 14 of their last 15 games. Their offense is stagnant and pitching staff is allowing excessive runs. Therefore, it is advised to choose Toronto to cover in this matchup.

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